Wilsknife
08-10-2021, 03:57 PM
I am attempting to create a .380 shotshell that will cycle to put a bullet in the chamber for the second shot.
This is happening with a Ruger LCP.
What I've tested so far is:
1.9 grains of Unique, 50-grain shot capsule( cut down to 1/2")(#9 shot), OAL = 0.90", fired but did not eject shell or cycle,
and
2.5 grains of Unique, 50-grain shot capsule( cut down to 1/2")(#9 shot), OAL = 0.90", fired but did not eject shell or cycle.
So far, what has happened is that I've got a single shot 380 shotgun that does not eject the spent shell.
I'm looking for a load that will do that.
Any thoughts, tips or suggestions are greatly appreciated. 8-)
My reason for doing this is the plethora of feral dogs(and other aggressive forest creatures) in this area. At least with a shotshell I might slow them down enough to not get bit.
TIA 8-)
This is happening with a Ruger LCP.
What I've tested so far is:
1.9 grains of Unique, 50-grain shot capsule( cut down to 1/2")(#9 shot), OAL = 0.90", fired but did not eject shell or cycle,
and
2.5 grains of Unique, 50-grain shot capsule( cut down to 1/2")(#9 shot), OAL = 0.90", fired but did not eject shell or cycle.
So far, what has happened is that I've got a single shot 380 shotgun that does not eject the spent shell.
I'm looking for a load that will do that.
Any thoughts, tips or suggestions are greatly appreciated. 8-)
My reason for doing this is the plethora of feral dogs(and other aggressive forest creatures) in this area. At least with a shotshell I might slow them down enough to not get bit.
TIA 8-)